![There's a Riot Going On](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/oLVOunvlc6V3CXqUNQKhYwLZesm.jpg)
There's a Riot Going On
1
9/23/92
There's a Riot Going On
Episode 1
This episode aired from Wednesday, September 23, 1992.
The 1992 L.A. riots find trauma surgeon Doogie overwhelmed.
![Look Ma, No Pants](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/zrUphzYnK1q8itrIbJ7C25VyRjE.jpg)
Look Ma, No Pants
2
9/30/92
Look Ma, No Pants
Episode 2
This episode aired from Wednesday, September 30, 1992.
Katherine can't stop playing mother to Doogie even after he dates her boss, whom he brings to the house for skinny-dipping.
![Doogie Got a Gun](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/1getrJpPhbE9A4oNzgiYZccAtLe.jpg)
Doogie Got a Gun
3
10/7/92
Doogie Got a Gun
Episode 3
This episode aired from Wednesday, October 7, 1992.
After the family is robbed, Doogie considers buying a gun, but he's haunted by memories of shooting victims he's treated.
![Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/VIlXeSxqTMQkXfGU4esNyz0Mc5.jpg)
Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
4
10/14/92
Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Episode 4
This episode aired from Wednesday, October 14, 1992.
Doogie hunts for new digs and finds a Venice Beach loft; and Vinnie must also find a new home when his parents divorce.
![The Patient in Spite of Himself](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/jM2zJwZbBARm8luHRf82uqvxJlH.jpg)
The Patient in Spite of Himself
5
10/21/92
The Patient in Spite of Himself
Episode 5
This episode aired from Wednesday, October 21, 1992.
A med-school project has Doogie and a fellow doctor posing as patients, being poked, prodded and probed to learn how to empathize with patients.
![To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/dik5jixsZbc554LHCJYisjp65P7.jpg)
To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
6
10/28/92
To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
Episode 6
This episode aired from Wednesday, October 28, 1992.
Doogie faces his first solo surgery fearing he's not perfect; and Vinnie faces his first time voting.
![Doogie, Can You Hear Me?](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/sc3SJynptFTXPQxZfIl0bzQVlio.jpg)
Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
7
11/11/92
Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
Episode 7
This episode aired from Wednesday, November 11, 1992.
A hearing-impaired patient charms Doogie, who speaks her language by signing but may not be listening. She also offers creative inspiration for Vinnie's Chaplinesque film.
![Nothing Compares 2 U](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/wHaBWXJT7lw3E055rhlGvlirDgV.jpg)
Nothing Compares 2 U
8
11/11/92
Nothing Compares 2 U
Episode 8
This episode aired from Wednesday, November 11, 1992.
Doogie's ego takes a beating when a winsome nurse chooses Vinnie over him. Raymond also comes up short when comparing himself to other technicians.
![Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/sYZzxp4dFk3UDbuJyZvTfH7sBZp.jpg)
Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
9
11/18/92
Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
Episode 9
This episode aired from Wednesday, November 18, 1992.
Doogie's heart tells him to do one thing, his head another in choosing the best candidate for a heart transplant; and Vinnie's dilemma involves a vulnerable Janine.
![The Big Sleep ... Not!](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/mxn5nwfVvvTJhHxsMwY4TwPCLk2.jpg)
The Big Sleep ... Not!
10
11/25/92
The Big Sleep ... Not!
Episode 10
This episode aired from Wednesday, November 25, 1992.
Doogie holes up at the hospital on Thanksgiving Eve for some R&R, as does a new mother who feigns illness to get away from her family.
![Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/oLjTqDkNoY77Kpp88DiyitLtlh4.jpg)
Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
11
12/9/92
Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
Episode 11
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 9, 1992.
Doogie spots evidence of child abuse when his dad's friend brings in his injured son for care.
![The Mother of All Fishing Trips](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/pjopEVrtrj2cquOvPF9I5p41ANo.jpg)
The Mother of All Fishing Trips
12
12/16/92
The Mother of All Fishing Trips
Episode 12
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 16, 1992.
Doogie's mom makes a poor substitute as Doogie's fishing partner when Dr. Howser throws his back out and is at home being cared for by Vinnie.
![Roommate with a View](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/sEnKUJk2wuhMCXqfDGNzHdklx9c.jpg)
Roommate with a View
13
12/30/92
Roommate with a View
Episode 13
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 30, 1992.
Doogie learns a lesson about trusting the unknown from a free-spirited model sharing his loft, as does a kidney-transplant candidate.
![Spell It M-A-N](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/bZwYnBzd6K2SfPbzYjUi70xKDP9.jpg)
Spell It M-A-N
14
1/6/93
Spell It M-A-N
Episode 14
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 6, 1993.
A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him; Vinnie gets a new film-school dormmate.
![It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/i36t5zTq247XDECVGJ2TuhvIi2g.jpg)
It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
15
1/13/93
It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
Episode 15
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 13, 1993.
Vinnie can't adjust to the masseuse his father is dating; Doogie's dad is asked to replace a doctor who expired while on duty.
![The Adventures of Sherlock Howser](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/vbyxEpdKtBuqMOrnSotvBdMPbH5.jpg)
The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
16
1/20/93
The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
Episode 16
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 20, 1993.
Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Dr. Watson play out Doogie's confusion over Michele.
![Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/o75pWJEUllgnuZgvkqIFXOa3g2M.jpg)
Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
17
1/27/93
Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
Episode 17
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 27, 1993.
Laura makes Vinnie feel he's "become a man," but he reacts with adolescent jealousy to men around her. Meanwhile, a traveler's illness puzzles Doogie.
![You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/rXvp87xwaNWxCleSuo8Ky3kIy7S.jpg)
You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
18
2/3/93
You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
Episode 18
This episode aired from Wednesday, February 3, 1993.
Some things are better left unexplored, like Doogie's crush on his old baby sitter or Vinnie's dream of having a star read his script.
![Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/8lAw4I82XajEOopjXt7dx1uVO2n.jpg)
Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
19
2/24/93
Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
Episode 19
This episode aired from Wednesday, February 24, 1993.
A deposit error dumping $16,000 in Vinnie's account tests his integrity; and Doogie must prove his integrity to a girl with a crush on him.
![Dorky Housecall, M.D.](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/3xxBJA8WtzNfWu0ERBYGW2lrT0w.jpg)
Dorky Housecall, M.D.
20
3/10/93
Dorky Housecall, M.D.
Episode 20
This episode aired from Wednesday, March 10, 1993.
Doogie bemoans his friendship-only status with Michele but finds inspiration on how to deal with it from an acerbic cartoonist patient.
![Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/yjgZYTljgrGGu5HKUT3MxNJ2OAY.jpg)
Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
21
3/17/93
Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
Episode 21
This episode aired from Wednesday, March 17, 1993.
Jury member Vinnie tries to look beyond the letter of the law, as does Doogie, who uncovers a bogus doctor at Eastman.
![What Makes Doogie Run](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/fuS7hnvwUZmGs6N2IfQAoDSieCy.jpg)
What Makes Doogie Run
22
3/24/93
What Makes Doogie Run
Episode 22
This episode aired from Wednesday, March 24, 1993.
Doogie sees his gift of genius as more of a curse than a blessing as he seeks inspiration outside the world of medicine.
Cast (51)
![Neil Patrick Harris](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/rpdnM30mpwVapsQhwV2dLNEmFEL.jpg)
Neil Patrick Harris
Doogie Howser
![Max Casella](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3IdkJnQIoSwPkF0FN5YYEsQsG0P.jpg)
Max Casella
Vinnie Delpino
![Belinda Montgomery](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vlzzPjjhqvYpnrAMPTBOvCkkYFN.jpg)
Belinda Montgomery
Katherine Howser
![Lawrence Pressman](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/k9MkT0iU8JkFuiA2SSwigAlM7wT.jpg)
Lawrence Pressman
Benjamin Canfield
![Kathryn Layng](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Kathryn Layng
![James B. Sikking](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vovQGuc3Lcw6h7xECd2OhBCx78q.jpg)
James B. Sikking
David Howser
![Markus Redmond](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1nbshlVnSpr72aPq1Ntx7jwbLbw.jpg)
Markus Redmond
![Mitchell Anderson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qCcuJHGk1tseCJqGMXImoiom3Pr.jpg)
Mitchell Anderson
Jack McGuire
![Lisa Dean Ryan](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xtR2kckhrOI8Q6ZcLsQNhxH7yDp.jpg)
Lisa Dean Ryan
Wanda Plenn
![Max Gail](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/inVHpQZ1Me8qwfoQlwR9lMh4KFk.jpg)
Max Gail
![Miriam Flynn](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/8o4nFOpCPrgJRhrUMHoouT1E9X3.jpg)
Miriam Flynn
![Kathleen Freeman](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/pAlKHL8sshImJPCN45iQ5PGuURZ.jpg)
Kathleen Freeman
![Maggie Wheeler](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/fyIR9j0m2s8QBl5jzjrERYRgyyl.jpg)
Maggie Wheeler
![Emily Warfield](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/q4jlsG60OHnZxVmxykz2dA67VjT.jpg)
Emily Warfield
![Mark DeCarlo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/yVStCsncvhol6XK4FVuxkpfx2Ap.jpg)
Mark DeCarlo
![Eva Loseth](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bU7kXLmIRKLiMbfNv4ZoYeunNRH.jpg)
Eva Loseth
![Cameron Arnett](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/r9JFN7CyYzybehriG8vB0F7280n.jpg)
Cameron Arnett
![Elizabeth Anne Allen](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/a3Tb9KIRHLkBxmwzHhIjbvPWkNn.jpg)
Elizabeth Anne Allen
![James Madio](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/v17uyHhMLooVWKjMRS4NoGeTPyB.jpg)
James Madio
![Athena Massey](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/41yqNbjhnjEW8mSUaZws0XaRW3M.jpg)
Athena Massey
![Dirk Blocker](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/tTArHJwlyInfkjOinp4f0S1X0Dw.jpg)
Dirk Blocker
![James Pickens Jr.](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/8z4GaJeshPUAOa642aPkiJz3R3d.jpg)
James Pickens Jr.
![Brian Heidik](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Brian Heidik
P.K.
![Don Calfa](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/A0zAgiICXRnHwo0TseGoGGWJs2a.jpg)
Don Calfa
Carmine Delpino
![Patrick Cronin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hASFaY6C0lF27bIWxcl9QVoIXIz.jpg)
Patrick Cronin
Dr. Brian Horshlower
![Wayne Federman](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/y1Y0SxRCUBIVHPjuhPAh9Kipnof.jpg)
Wayne Federman
Doctor
![Stuart Fratkin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vt3IZFhSTqrLSy6aiDsfy2245JA.jpg)
Stuart Fratkin
Doctor Briggs
![Ben Kronen](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ymGALaDBnhCtwYV0t9zkKrVLkSj.jpg)
Ben Kronen
Patient
![Ryan MacDonald](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Ryan MacDonald
AMA Chairman
![Candi Milo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/fCgxSGGGF6m8YhrIE7Irs1ueh3W.jpg)
Candi Milo
Doctor
![Donna Ponterotto](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6ZUIGtdrRx5N5zb67Dh9LttS3sI.jpg)
Donna Ponterotto
Loray Mercatanti
![Wynonna Smith](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/oeoMeId71hWkfZAWsD2ysW4SMe3.jpg)
Wynonna Smith
Dr. Penny Newman
![Tracy Scoggins](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/797JEq0yNZiPIAyLYHhycg6uhnW.jpg)
Tracy Scoggins
![Marcia Rodd](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xb5C2mepKdfjAzo1jw7vMAvLKxP.jpg)
Marcia Rodd
![Steve Edwards](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Steve Edwards
![Eamonn Roche](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Eamonn Roche
![Jennifer Horton](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Jennifer Horton
Movie Nurse
![Lawrence H. Toffler](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Lawrence H. Toffler
Movie Doctor
![David Ruprecht](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/uhCJsnVG89RitbzMo527qxNbDyX.jpg)
David Ruprecht
![Jeff Yagher](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qb9JA6j1UZgZqlfrZJvHqM3bafq.jpg)
Jeff Yagher
![Chelsea Noble](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/279lpcutQRYyRoehopdgoZrU15C.jpg)
Chelsea Noble
![Steve Eastin](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/f6jwyMkbEmIzK70vUO8l0oQJjxX.jpg)
Steve Eastin
![Rif Hutton](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1RqWCEgCr3K47QxKoWiPEoT8pBZ.jpg)
Rif Hutton
![Shiri Appleby](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nvH09LMnA8vBmmxHBmf79MtKHsc.jpg)
Shiri Appleby
Molly Harris
![Gibby Brand](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/38syrYn2w3RouYVxuFQW8GznCOv.jpg)
Gibby Brand
![Lincoln Kilpatrick](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7OyA3BtSK0VizQpTM5cJyTPcA6X.jpg)
Lincoln Kilpatrick
![Alan Young](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9sMQDRksfRxXysHCSP98S8Z9mf8.jpg)
Alan Young
![Robert Costanzo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vyUeNk56Yv7xyHztgVa8UBEIasu.jpg)
Robert Costanzo
![Tricia O'Neil](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/rT6AZ8cksTOjVs3UUxi3FD3lSlA.jpg)
Tricia O'Neil
![Richard Schiff](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/oFDka3Y5H3DBiZRqbdPabtX8ncP.jpg)
Richard Schiff
![Jenny Jones](/images/default/no_profile.png)
Jenny Jones